Animation Studio 2A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

240 hours

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Animation Studio 2B Students plan, design and produce a short animated film. This production is to be completed to a professional broadcast standard.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate an extension of their understanding of animation methods through a folio of exercises and animation challenges;
• demonstrate developed animation filmmaking skills with analog and digital technologies;
• apply production techniques to express screen-based ideas;
• demonstrate further development in their creativity through production and show an understanding of professional requirements;
• work effectively in a studio environment;
• demonstrate observational and analytical drawing skills for animation.

Exercise Folio 1: (equivalent of 1,500 words) Due: week 7. worth 25%

Exercise Folio 2: (equivalent of 1,500 words) Due: Mid Semester, worth 25%

Production Exercise as evidenced by report or exemplar (equivalent of 4,000 words) Due End Semester, worth 40%

Workshop Participation (Participation assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss & give/receive feedback and teamwork skills) Assessment ongoing, worth 10%

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject students will be able to:-

• communicate in visual form;
• plan and organise their work within the resources and time frame available.
• lead a team and work collaboratively;
• apply practical knowledge to practical problems;
• begin to develop a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment.